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Silky smooth and sophisticated. The taste of jasmine definitely predominates. But, the quality green tea base still shines through. This was a sample I received, and I like it so much, I’m planning to buy a tin. It makes me feel serene, like a spa in a cup.

This tea is simple and nicely balanced, not too heavy. I don’t usually enjoy straight black, but this was great! I topped it off with 1.5 oz milk and a bit of monk fruit sweetener, and it was delicious. The caffeine was a nice pick-me up in the morning too.

I wanted to like this tea. I tried it twice, giving it the benefit of the doubt. But, the acidic kombucha flavor reminds me of vinegar, and I certainly don’t like vinegar in my tea. The tea does have a pleasant combination of tart and sweet berries though. They compliment the oolong well. It was a mostly pleasant experience drinking it (except for that kombucha finish). Still, I’m just not a fan of this very berry concoction. It was the January 2015 Tea of Month.

Delightfully sweet with a spicy ginger finish! A unique, aromatic white blend. I think 50g of this will be in my next order from DavidsTea. The rosehip compliments the fruit and spice flavors nicely. My only criticism is that the expensive white tea base is overwhelmed by the flavors. This tea was October 2014 Tea of the Month. I bought the 2014 Tea of the Month collection in December with the idea of sipping one on each of the 12 days of Christmas. But, then life got so hectic that I ended up reaching for my old tried and true favorites instead. So, now I get to reflect on 2014’s teas in January instead! This is the second tea I’ve tried from the collection, and so far I’m impressed.

Apple and vanilla flavors predominate. This tea is sweet, yet subtle in both smell and taste. It’s smooth and creamy for an herbal, and it accomplishes this without oiliness. So, it actually does remind me of custard. The chamomile blends well with the apple and raisin flavors, and at the end of each sip is a lingering tartness. Would have liked to taste more coriander. It’s a gentle-tasting tea, but it’s a little too artificial-tasting for me to add it to my cupboard. I ordered this as part of the “Winter Collection” packaging. It was nice while it lasted.

I love how the gold balls dissolve into a lovely shimmer in my cup. When you stir the tea, the sparkles swirl around like a tiny cosmos. You have to actively look for the shimmer (it’s subtle), but what a fun tea experience! The taste is typical black, with cloves prominent, and nice hints of sugar, citrus, and vanilla. It’s nice, but not a must-have for my cupboard.

My problem with this tea is that I can’t taste the ginger! Strong molasses, sweet maple brown sugar…but no ginger zing. It’s a very gentle tea, rather weak in flavor actually, and I was hoping for a more robust taste. But, it’s nice. Kind of like a soft little cookie without any frosting. It’s just as well that this was last year’s seasonal offering. I don’t find it very memorable. If I’m craving a maple syrup and brown sugar taste I can always reach for David’s perennial “Oh Canada!” rooibos.

This tea smells like just chocolate oranges. The taste begins with a hint of orange, but it’s very brief. Then the strong chocolate flavor takes over and the taste ends with a long, earthy pu’erh finish. If you like pu’erh, you’ll probably like it. But, I felt the balance was off. Could have used more orange and less chocolate. It was a fun sample, but I won’t be ordering it.

What a bold, brilliant blend! This tea is so unique and complex. I’ve never tasted anything quite like it. I steep it 7+ minutes so it turns purple in my cup and the flavors really pop. It’s really more like an herbal tisane than a rooibos. The taste is sweet and tart, like Forever Nuts, but with more plum, heat, and spices. With strong apple and cinnamon notes, it also reminds me of Mom’s Apple Pie, but without the bitterness of the sub-par green tea in that blend. I really enjoy this tea, and will be sad to see it go when the holiday season ends. By the way, this tea is definitely made for HOT brewing and sipping. Don’t try it luke-warm or iced. Released Fall 2014 for the Winter Collection.